Dropout Prevention & Graduation Data Specialist

Office of Student Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Graduation Instructional Specialist to coordinate dropout prevention efforts and support system-wide data collection. The role acts as the NC DPI dropout coordinator and collaborates with schools to implement GDVR and related graduation pathways.

The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance and requires work across school sites and district levels under a certified schedule with a specialty supplement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of School Performance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Review dropout documents, contact student and/or parent for interview and data collection.
• Collect qualitative data on dropouts, analyze and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate to provide comprehensive, aligned, sequential dropout prevention programs that are developmentally appropriate for students.
• Facilitate annual collaborative process with schools to ensure accurate identification of students meeting dropout criteria by the state designated deadline.
• Develop and deliver training to school staff on dropout data collection.
• Support and coach school staff on the Graduation Success Initiative (GSI), GDVR, etc.
• Oversee compliance and implementation of GDVR, course credit, pathways, and progress to graduation at assigned schools.
• Compile and analyze data related to dropout markers and prepare recommendations for improvement for select K-8 schools; coach appropriate staff as needed.
• Stay current on educational research, best practices, and emerging trends to inform instructional decision-making and professional development offerings.
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training.
• Create a collaborative environment with positive communication.
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Graduation Instructional Specialist to coordinate dropout prevention efforts and support system-wide data collection. The role acts as the NC DPI dropout coordinator and collaborates with schools to implement GDVR and related graduation pathways.

The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance and requires work across school sites and district levels under a certified schedule with a specialty supplement.